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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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